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James Joyce exhibition highlights the women who help make Ulysses a success (VIDEO)

The centenary of James Joyce’s celebrated novel Ulysses is being marked by a new exhibition which tells the story of the women who helped make his literary vision a reality.

1 February 2022

Laughably intelligent – two academics reveal the lighter side of learning at the Leicester Comedy Festival

A Loughborough professor and a former PhD student have joined forces to give a rib-tickling take on academic life at this year’s Leicester Comedy Festival.

26 January 2022
Headshots of the three comedians performing at Happy Mondays Comedy Club

Happy Mondays presents Comedy Club as part of Leicester Comedy Festival

On Monday 7 February, LU Arts will be hosting a Comedy Club as part of this year’s Leicester Comedy Festival.

24 January 2022

Loughborough literary professor campaign for statue of 17th century writer Aphra Behn to be erected in Canterbury

A professor of 17th century literature is lobbying for a statue of playwright Aphra Behn to erected in the city where she was born.

24 January 2022
Still from Leopoldstadt

National Theatre Live returns to Loughborough

Screenings of three National Theatre plays will be shown at Cope Auditorium from 27 January.

20 January 2022
Photo of everyday kitchen items all labelled

Travelling exhibition explores the impact of changing standards to our daily lives

The Ambiguous Standards Institute (ASI) will be visiting Loughborough University from Tuesday 18 January – 11 February to share its research into the standardisation of everyday objects and procedures.

17 January 2022
Photo of a notepad with 'Between the lines' written on and a pen and inkpot next to it

Art and Science combine in upcoming exhibition as part of a project sharing the stories of international students in Higher Education

A new LU Arts exhibition will demonstrate how artists can work across disciplines as it shares the processes involved in digital artist Sarah Selby’s project ‘Between the Lines’.

7 December 2021
LU Arts' scholars 2021-22 with VC Nick

LU Arts’ Music and Arts Scholarship 2021/22 cohort announced

Nine students have been awarded their LU Arts scholarships by the Vice-Chancellor for their remarkable talents ranging from songwriting, creative writing, street dance and prop making.

29 November 2021
Photo of headshots of women mathematicians featured in the film as well as a blackboard

Academic raises awareness of the impact of the pandemic on women in mathematics through new film

Senior Lecturer Dr Eugenie Hunsicker – along with four research mathematicians and a filmmaker and social anthropologist – has produced a film entitled “Words of Women in Mathematics in the Time of Corona”, which is currently being showcased at a UNESCO exhibition.

10 November 2021
Chronicles of Black Joy cover art

LU Arts launches new podcast showcasing students and young artists

A creative team of Loughborough alumni, led by Esther-Rennae Walker, has teamed up with LU Arts to launch a brand-new podcast that aims to reclaim a joyful narrative of Black British experiences through artistic practices and storytelling.

29 October 2021

Over half of UK theatres have now abandoned digital performances

When the pandemic hit, theatres were forced to move online, opening up new experiences for many people who would not normally visit playhouses and show venues.

19 October 2021
U-too by Michael Shaw

Loughborough artist creates striking giant inflatable sculpture that ‘breathes’

Much like a cuttlefish responding to its background, U-too, the latest sculpture by Loughborough University’s Michael Shaw, changes the closer visitors get to it, reflecting their outline and clothing colours.

24 September 2021
What Is The Time - Paula Morison art exhibition

What Is (the) Time?

Artist, Paula Morison, explored time in relation to how we communicate in her collaborative mail art project, What Is (the) Time? for Radar’s On Time project.

21 September 2021
Hurricane Hannah by Rachel Gadsen

Loughborough University performance artist to take to the stage this weekend as part of the National Lottery’s ParalympicsGB Homecoming event

This weekend, a stellar line-up of the very best of British music and entertainment will provide an epic celebration of the ParalympicsGB athletes and their achievements at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

10 September 2021
Girl in Striped Shirt - 1976

Studio of Light collaborates with photographer Paul Hill to produce limited edition prints for upcoming exhibition

The prints have been produced using a unique process and will form part of Paul's exhibition at the Argentea Gallery.

8 September 2021
Martin Hall Gallery

LU Arts announces exhibition programme for the autumn term

The Martin Hall Gallery will be home to a variety of art exhibitions this year which are free for staff, students and members of the public to visit and enjoy.

8 September 2021
Image of one of the pieces of art made by Festus Adeyemi

PhD student showcases thought-provoking art exhibition to coincide with Recycle Week

A Loughborough student will be exhibiting a collection of art made using repurposed waste in the Martin Hall Exhibition space from 14-24 September.

1 September 2021
Images of the three drawings shortlisted for the prize, by Loughborough alumnae and student

Shortlist for prestigious drawing prize includes student and alumnae

Two Loughborough alumnae and a student who joins the University for the new academic year are among 89 artists shortlisted for the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2021.

26 August 2021
Students at bench

Loughborough University launches new Liberal Arts degree course for 2022

Loughborough’s School of Social Sciences and Humanities is now offering a brand new, innovative undergraduate degree programme in Liberal Arts which will commence in September 2022.

23 August 2021
Sunlight falling through a tree

New £2.3m study to evaluate the social and cultural values of urban trees

A climate emergency has been declared by 74% of UK local authorities and many are responding to the issue by increasing their tree planting targets, as this will help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

10 August 2021
Illustration of women's faces in different colours

New project to record, curate and archive 50 years’ worth of feminist stories and memorabilia to secure the legacy of an extraordinary movement

Loughborough University and the Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dún Laoghaire, are working together to record, curate, and archive 50 years’ worth of oral histories and digitised records of feminist artists in Ireland and the UK.

4 August 2021
Photo of one of the play orange and pink patchwork playmats Ella created on a bed of flowers

Textiles student creates playful installation for children with multi-sensory impairments as part of her final-year project

A final-year Textiles student has created an interactive play experience for children with special educational needs.

28 June 2021
Ella Tysome book

Loughborough students design children’s books tackling tough issues and asking big questions

Three Graphic Design students have created books for children that tackle topics including dementia, the importance of accepting people who are different to us, and why we should be encouraged to think outside the box.

25 June 2021

One Britain One Nation Day is the perfect vehicle for the government’s values campaign

The UK government has officially endorsed the celebration of June 25 as One Britain, One Nation (OBON) Day.

25 June 2021
Degree Show 2021 asset

Winners of the Design and Creative Arts Enterprise Awards announced

The awards, given out annually, recognise talented students from different disciplines and are given out at the Degree Show.

24 June 2021
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